Did you ever dream about flying to European cities like London, Berlin or Paris for a speaking engagement? Some U.S. motivational speakers might be thrilled to speak internationally, especially in Europe—to be able to combine a business trip with a beautiful art walk in Berlin or a visit to the Oktoberfest in Munich, while getting paid to speak.

1. SPEAKING IN THE
U.S. AND GERMANY
Written by
Michael Wigge
PRESENTEDBY
SPEAKERHUB
The top 3 differences
I have found between

2. D I F F E R E N C E # 1 :
YOU PROBABLY
WON’T GET PAID AS
MUCH IN GERMANY
While the wage difference isn't very big between the U.S. and
Germany, the amount they are willing to pay for speaker is.

3. Leadership is a very important topic in America, however German
audiences are more interested in change management. Ensure your key
topics match what is seen as important in the culture of the country.
D I F F E R E N C E # 2 :
THE KEY TOPICS ARE
DIFFERENT

4. Speaking is an art form in America. Audiences expect a good message,
clear content, engagement, storytelling, humor, whereas German
audiences focus primarily on education.
D I F F E R E N C E # 3 :
AMERICAN AUDIENCES
EXPECT TO BE ENTERTAINED

5. ABOUT
INTERNATIONAL
SPEAKING
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